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No limit (2022), common sense media reviewers.

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Roxana models perseverance and courage in learning

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Translated from French, "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole,"

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Parents need to know that No Limit is a dark, tense relationship drama in French with subtitles or dubbing, based on real events about a young woman and her mentor as she learns about the sport of no-limit diving. Several sex scenes show simulated sex with thrusting, grunting, and moaning. A woman's breasts…

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Negative examples show how romantic relationships with a power imbalance cause problems. Messages about working hard to achieve goals and success in sports are undermined by a messy relationship drama.

Positive Role Models

Roxana models perseverance and courage in learning how to free-dive. The whole dive team models communication and teamwork.

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Main cast all appear to be White. Many people of color in minor roles and as extras.

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Violence is paired with sex once in a simulated sex scene with choking, which appears to increase arousal. A past suicide attempt is described without details or gore. Brief glimpses of scars on wrists imply a suicide attempt. A character remembers his father beating his mother in the past. Lots of scary, tense atmospheres and characters in danger from a dangerous diving sport.

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Adults drink socially, sometimes to excess, with plot- or character-related consequences and some drunken behavior shown. Several adult characters smoke. Some background smoking.

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Parents need to know that No Limit is a dark, tense relationship drama in French with subtitles or dubbing, based on real events about a young woman and her mentor as she learns about the sport of no-limit diving. Several sex scenes show simulated sex with thrusting, grunting, and moaning. A woman's breasts and a man's buttocks are shown once each. Violence is paired with sex once in a simulated sex scene with choking, which appears to increase arousal. A past suicide attempt is described without details or gore. There's scariness and tension from characters in danger of blacking out and drowning and in cardiac arrest. Important characters die. Strong language translated from French includes "f--k," "s--t," and "a--hole." Adults drink socially, sometimes to excess with drunken behavior shown. Several adult characters smoke, and there's smoking in the background. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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What's the Story?

NO LIMIT is the story, based on real events, of how a diving class changes the life of college student Roxana (Camille Rowe) forever. Ever since she was a little girl, Roxana has loved diving in the ocean with only a mask and fins, enjoying the peaceful quiet of the underwater world. When she decides to take the diving class, she meets the instructor, renowned diver Pascal (Sofiane Zermani), and the two quickly fall for each other. As their relationship becomes more intense, Roxana starts to equal, and even eclipse, some of Pascal's accomplishments. And it's starting to look like he's not the type who's happy resting on his laurels.

Is It Any Good?

This is an intense, dark drama that's as much, if not more, about the imbalance of power in mentor/mentee relationships, especially when they become romantic, as it is about no-limit diving. The two leading actors in No Limit have a lot of screen magnetism, and the entire cast turn in very good performances. The direction takes viewers through the story as it unfolds, without spoon-feeding answers, which keeps up the tension and suspense.

The underwater photography is fantastic. It's easy to see and follow the action when no one can speak, even in the black depths of the ocean. A brief pairing of sex and violence make it best for oldest teens and up who can handle the intensity.

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Had you ever heard of no-limit diving before you saw this movie? What did you learn about it? What do you think of it as a sport?

Movie Details

• On DVD or streaming : September 9, 2022
• Cast : Sofiane Zermani , Camille Rowe
• Director : David M. Rosenthal
• Inclusion Information : Female actors
• Studio : Netflix
• Genre : Drama
• Topics : Sports and Martial Arts , Ocean Creatures
• Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
• Run time : 118 minutes
• MPAA rating : NR
• Last updated : September 30, 2022

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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘No Limit’ on Netflix, a French Drama About a Freediving Champion and Her Doomed Romance

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This week on BOATS ( Based On A True Story ) Theatre is No Limit (now on Netflix), a French drama “inspired by” the life of Audrey Mestre, a record-setting freediver who – well, the events of her life are widely known but not that widely known, so we’ll save that for the movie. What you need to know going into it: freedivers compete to see who can hold their breath and go the deepest into the ocean. No scuba gear, just your lungs. Specifically, no-limit diving sees the diver holding onto a weighted sled attached to a line and plunging to a specified depth – well beyond 500 feet, if you’re going for the record – then using a propulsion tank to jet them back to the surface. It puts a lot of pressure on your physical and mental faculties, and makes for some reasonably intriguing drama, as we learn in this movie.

NO LIMIT : STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?

The Gist: Roxana (Camille Rowe) learned to freedive from her grandfather. She’s a youngster when we meet her; she dives beneath the surface; hey, look, a sea turtle; and suddenly, she’s an adult. She sits in the lecture hall, listening to her prof bloviate in uberdramatic tones about the creatures that live in the deepest darkest deeps of the ocean, where the pressure is so intense, it’ll crush your lungs and you die immediately, that’s our time for today, have a nice week! Roxana spies a flier for a freediving course taught by record-setting diver Pascal Gauthier (Sofiane Zermani), gets in an argument with her mother (Roxana’s been skipping therapy), and trucks to the beach for the course.

She meets one of the instructors, Tom (Cesar Domboy), who’s a nice guy, and there’s a bit of a spark between them. On the boat, Pascal makes quite the shirtless entrance – no lack of confidence there, on any front. Tom invites Roxana to dinner with Pascal and the crew, and Pascal sits across the table and bores holes in her with his stare and gives off the type of skeezy vibe that makes you wonder if we should chum his underpants and find the nearest shark frenzy. She goes to the ladies’ room and he follows her in and hey now how about that, a few minutes later, the woman he came to the party with storms off in a huff.

Pascal invites Roxana to come with the team for their next excursion, and leaves it to his grizzled coach Stephane (Laurent Fernandez) to tell her that Pascal is training for a world-record 172-meter dive today. No biggie! He pulls it off, but tragedy strikes one of his safety divers doesn’t surface. They pull the guy out and Roxane performs CPR but it’s too late. Which means there’s a job opening on the team, and Roxana is in, despite her inexperience. She’s gone diving with Pascal, see, and he knows she’s gifted – she can hold her breath and remain calm and understands the economy of movement necessary to be a great freediver.

It doesn’t take long for Roxana to quit college and go on the road throughout Europe with Pascal for competitions, first as part of the team, and then to compete herself. Pascal seems a little jealous, and then seems even more jealous when he starts blacking out during dives and can no longer compete. He shifts to coaching Roxane, who rockets to freediving notoriety. She breaks a record for a swim-fin dive. She’s called a sex symbol. She’s in the throes of ecstasy with Pascal one night when he puts his hand around her throat and squeezes a little. She’s not into it. Maybe it’s not too late to procure some chum and a boat ride.

What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: Shuffle the scripts for Into the Blue , The Big Blue , Enough and – I dunno, what’s a movie about an obscure sport? Balls of Fury ? Dodgeball ? Yeah, Dodgeball – Dodgeball , and you’ll get a rough approximation of No Limit .

Performance Worth Watching: Rowe gives an empathetic performance as Roxana, despite the screenplay giving her little more than a wisp of a character to work with.

Memorable Dialogue: Stephane boosts Roxane’s confidence: “Roxy. You don’t need him. You don’t need anybody.”

Sex and Skin: A few medium-hard-R-rated sex scenes, each more steamy and graphic than before.

Our Take: No Limit mirrors some of the broad strokes of Mestre’s life, which had its share of – how do I say this without spoiling anything – ambiguities . Those ambiguities draw fascination to a movie that’s otherwise tedious, maudlin in tone and populated by flimsy characters. There’s little sense of Roxana’s passion for the sport, her ambition or her love for Pascal, who projects his true, ugly, megalomaniac self up there for everyone to see like Bat-Signal. Our two leads each get one confessional monologue, and multiple scenes in which they plunge into the ocean’s inky blackness – so many, including multiple dream sequences, that their repetition becomes wearisome, and almost comical.

That isn’t to say such imagery isn’t poetic. The muffled stillness and vast, open spaces can inspire awe, wonder, fear and introspection. But writer-director David M. Rosenthal’s proclivity for dramatic underwater photography and semi-torrid sex scenes can’t compensate for the movie’s languid pace and dramatic impotence. It often looks beautiful, but is a long, slow descent into mostly empty waters.

Will you stream or skip the French freediving drama #NoLimit on @netflix ? #SIOSI — Decider (@decider) September 15, 2022

Our Call: SKIP IT. No Limit exists in a nowhere-zone between sports drama and doomed romance.

John Serba is a freelance writer and film critic based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read more of his work at johnserbaatlarge.com .

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Is ‘No Limit’ a true story? The tragic death behind the film

• by Lilyanne Rice
•  – on Sep 12, 2022
•  in Netflix

No Limit  is a French film streaming on Netflix that tells a dramatic story about love, ambition, jealousy, and death. It focuses on Roxana Aubrey, a student who leaves Paris to chase her dream of becoming a professional freediver. In the south of France, Roxana falls for Pascal Gaulthier, her instructor and a world champion freediver. 

Under Pascal’s guidance, Roxana becomes a world-class freediver, breaking record after record. After it becomes painfully clear to Pascal that the student has usurped the master, he develops a negative attitude towards Roxana’s achievements. His jealousy and wickedness ultimately lead to her death. 

No Limit  is based on the life and death of French freediver Audrey Mestre

David M. Rosenthal,  No Limit ’s writer and director, based the film on Audrey Mestre’s life and death . Audrey was a French woman who lost her life during an attempt to break the freediving record. 

Mestre was an underwater sports pro when she met freediving champion Francisco ‘Pipin’ Ferreras. Francisco put her under his wing, training her to master the art of no-limit freediving. The pair also started dating and were married in 1999 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Audrey progressed rapidly in the sport, breaking the freediving record in 1999 and 2000. In August 2002, Tanya Streeter set the world record for freediving by diving 160 meters. 

Two months later, Audrey and Pipin traveled to the Dominican Republic, where Audrey hoped to dive to 171 meters. Her practice attempts went well as she often came close to her target. 

On the day of the official attempt, the weather wasn’t conducive, but it wasn’t bad enough to force a postponement. After taking a deep breath, Audrey plunged into the deep and reached 171 meters. Unfortunately, the system designed to facilitate her rapid return to the surface failed. 

Furthermore, the strong current and improperly set up vertical riser rope slowed her rise to the surface. By the time a rescue diver and Pipin took her out of the water, Audrey had spent nearly nine minutes in the water, more than double the time required for the dive. 

Audrey reportedly had a pulse, but without medical personnel at the dive point or on the shore, there was no chance of reviving her. 

The event received intense backlash because the organizers didn’t follow standard safety measures. An investigation into Mestre’s death found that it was unforeseeable, and multiple factors had contributed to Audrey’s death. 

The investigation found no one culpable in her death, though some observers claim Pipin killed Audrey. 

Also Read: Audrey Mestre’s story — Her rise and tragic death detailed

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No Limit ending explained: what happened to Roxana?

Warning! Contains spoilers for No Limit! Here's what happened at the end of No Limit...

Warning! Contains spoilers for  No Limit!

No Limit follows the passionate, yet toxic relationship of world champion freediver Pascal (Sofiane Zermani) and his student Roxana (Camille Rowe), who leaves college to take on a freediving course in the South of France.

The pair embark in a love affair where Roxana finds herself diving into dangerous depths in the sport, as well as navigating her intense relationship with the competitive Pascal.

No Limit is loosely based a true story and despite Pascal and Roxana's steamy romance, their love story results in a tragic end.

So what happened at the end of  No Limit?  What happened to Roxana? Here is everything you need to know...

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As Pascal and Roxana embark on their passionate romance while competing in the dangerous sport of freediving, Roxana begins second guessing the relationship when Pascal's controlling side begins to rear its ugly head. 

She soon discovers that he has been cheating on her, but his guilt tripping makes her stay in the toxic relationship. 

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Roxana finds herself becoming a popular athlete in the freediving world, but Pascal, who was forced to take a step back from diving due to a medical condition, is jealous of anyone who can beat the world record which he has failed to do.

Despite his intense feelings of jealousy he becomes Roxana's freediving instructor,  and constantly pushes Roxana to dangerous limits to compete in the No Limit category and create a new world record of 180 metres.

When the day of the competition arrives, Tom (César Domboy), a safety diver who Roxana had a fling with, is checking her diving equipment to make sure it's working properly.

Tom later sees Pascal secretly handling the equipment and reassures him that it's already been checked.

As Roxana makes the daring attempt to break the record, she dives to the bottom of the ocean but finds that the air tank lift bag has failed and cannot inflate to bring her up to the surface.

Tom panics and manages to fix the equipment, however, she is unable to reach the surface in time and drowns.

The final scene sees Roxana's grandfather sobbing in a boat as he spreads Roxana's ashes into the sea.

Did Pascal kill Roxana?

It is heavily implied that Pascal intercepted the equipment so that Roxana couldn't break the world record, which resulted in her drowning.

When both Tom and Pascal were interviewed by the police about her death, no details were revealed about the tragedy, even though Tom saw Pascal messing with the equipment right before Roxana's dive.

As a heartbroken Tom arrives at the airport, Pascal stares at him as he smokes a cigarette, a look of knowing on his face.

Although it's not actually said, but by the look on Pascal's face we can guess that Pascal caused the accident that killed Roxana.

Pascal's jealousy got the better of him and he wanted to make sure that both the love of his life and his biggest competitor couldn't beat him. This also meant that she couldn't leave him for Tom after he clocked on to their affair.

No Limit is available to watch on Netflix now.

Grace is a digital writer with WhatToWatch.com, where she writes series guides, recaps and features for must-watch shows and delivers all the latest soap news and reactions. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2020 with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, which only made her love for creative writing, film and TV grow stronger.

You'll usually find her watching the drama unfold in the latest reality series or much-loved UK soaps (usually with chocolate by her side!). She's an expert in EastEnders, Emmerdale, Coronation Street and everything reality-related from Selling Sunset and Married At First Sight UK to 90 Day Fiancé UK. Plus Netflix megahit Virgin River!

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No Limit [2022] Netflix Review: A Visually Arresting Sports Drama That Dives Into Obsession, Jealousy & Toxic Relationships

No Limit is a sexually charged, suspenseful romantic drama about unhealthy competition and obsession with winning in an extremely high-risk sport. It also deals with the dark side of toxic love and dangerous relationships that dives into jealousy, controlling behaviors, and abusive and manipulative tactics. Starring Camille Rowe, Sofiane Zermani, and Cesar Domboy in the lead roles, this visually striking film examines the power dynamics existing in asymmetrical relationships, hypermasculinity, self-destruction, and co-dependency.

A womanizer at heart, Pascal does not even find his girlfriend as a deterrent before he engages in fiery sex with Roxana. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Pascal and Roxana fall in love as they both share a passion for freediving. She becomes part of the diving team having the best time of her life. For Roxana, the quiet tranquillity she experiences underwater lets her forget the trauma of losing her father, who took his own life. For Pascal, diving is a means by which he can succeed in life and escape the memories of his tough childhood and dysfunctional family.

It is ironic to tout this as a romance, as it is anything but a love story despite the abundance of steamy and erotic scenes. No Limit is an unflinching exploration of misguided love and toxic relationship characterized by insecurity, self-centeredness, dominance, and jealousy. Pascal’s character is a star athlete with more than 25 world records. He is hypermasculinity personified, a megalomaniac and misogynist who becomes obsessed with the spotlight and success. He emotionally manipulates Roxana to be with him and controls her in and outside the bedroom.

The most striking element of this mildly interesting narrative is its stunning cinematography, especially underwater diving shots. Thomas Hardmeier strikes a stunning balance of light and color to capture the visually resplendent images of the infinite expanse of the deep waters. It is fascinating to see the bodies diving into the water, the bubbles rising to the surface and the ray of sunlight penetrating the surface and slowly fading into the depths of the sea. Though it is instructional, the film allocates a lot of time to explain the pitfalls of this risky sport, the physiological requirements for safe diving, and the precautions to be taken by the team before diving. Some of the scenes tend to become repetitive, thus clocking the duration at one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

Irrespective of its interesting backdrop and visually striking imagery, the film is underwhelming as it takes its sweet time to show its exposition and rising action. The flat characters and slow showcasing of subtle character development refuse to provide an intense and palpable narrative. Though Roxana and Pascal have their own tragic and troubled past, we find it difficult to connect with their emotions from time to time. The performance of the lead characters is decent in this sexually driven film that portrays the power dynamics of opposing personalities. The balanced alternation between above and below the surface contrast the intricacies of the life above the surface and the peaceful nature of diving underwater. 

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No Limit review: A deep dive into toxic relationships

No Limit is a French sports drama film about a young woman, Roxana, who drops out of college and begins a career competitively freediving. The movie is now streaming on Netflix.

No Limit is a film about a young woman, Roxana, as she decides to take freediving lessons, and ends up falling in love with her instructor, Pascal, in the process. She also ends up competing professionally, and breaks records on the way.

She pieces together a tight budget and joins the classes, where she ends up meeting Pascal, her freediving instructor and also a champion in the competing circuit for the same.

The two quickly and easily fall into a relationship together, and Pascal attempts to break a world depth record for freediving. They continue in this easy rhythm until their relationship becomes more overbearing than happy.

With several twists and turns in the narrative hereon, the film portrays the effects of toxic relationships and the need for individuality in every relationship.

The narrative highlights the power dynamics in such relationships, and acts as a cautionary tale filled with great intrigue and suspense for what’s to come.

It does fall a bit short at times, and the premise does get underwhelming, but it is still an interesting storyline.

Performances

The overall performances do feel a bit stilted and out of touch, however, the individual acting skills of the two leads and the chemistry they bring on screen are noteworthy.

Camille Rowe does a commendable job as Roxana, and makes one feel the desperation and feelings of suspense that she goes through. Her acting flows together seamlessly from scene to scene.

Sofiane Zermani plays Pascal and does a great job of making the viewer despise his character, yet still like his drive. He weaves the good and the bad of his character together pretty well, and provides a performance that shines through.

One of the most redeeming factors about the movie is the visually engaging cinematography that it has to offer. The entire movie is shot with a great amount of care to detail, and has a stunning balance of light and colour to show the depths of the sea.

The balance between fast scenes and the more slow, eerily calming ones is done well too. The narrative shifts between the plot and shots of the water to create a truly astounding yet chilling view of the deep unknown waters.

The first half of the movie moves by too quickly, with too much information being dumped on the viewer at once, and the majority of the plotline gets a mention in this part itself. The second half forms the downward spiral, but is much slower and harder to watch. A balance in the pace would’ve made the film an easier watch.

The plotline is immersive, but feels too forced at times. It almost feels like certain plot points are added just to elicit a response out of the audience, not quite for any advancement of the story.

No Limit is an interesting watch for anyone who is looking for a long, visually stunning but slow-paced movie. The suspense and eerily chilling shots underwater form the best part of the film.

Director: David M. Rosenthal

Date Created: 2022-09-09 13:17

Also Read: No Limit ending explained: Do Pascal and Roxana break the world record?

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This article discusses the ending of the Netflix film No Limit and will contain spoilers.

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No Limit starts with somber music and a young girl standing looking out into the open ocean alone on a beach. The girl is greeted by an old man (who we learn is her grandfather) who hands her diving gear and she begins to swim in the crystal clear waters.

We’re given shots of the girl swimming alone in the ocean, then she rises out of the water slightly older, showing us that she’s been swimming/diving all her life. 

Roxy, whilst she is a strong female lead and is constantly improving and developing, is still defined by the men around her. Her grandfather, her lover, her friends, her team, even when she states she’s taking on the dangerous No Limit dive for her, it’s only because she’s been orchestrated and manipulated into it, proving herself to everyone around her. 

Roxy denies the wishes of her mother, and Roxy’s attempt at suicide was inspired and promoted because her father also committed suicide. She denies being a sex symbol, but it’s suggested she’s only in the position she is because she slept her way there. This film is very sexually driven, so she is defined by her body and how she’s using it, both in and out of the ocean. 

Pascal’s character is dark, devious, and very hyper-masculine. He’s a leader, he’s sexy, and is a driving force for Roxy. From the beginning of their relationship we know he’s a cheater, a liar, and gets away with everything because he is the star athlete. As he develops Roxy he sees her as competition, not only that he sees her as his possession. 

Towards the end of the film, Roxy follows Pascal and catches him cheating on her, which then causes Roxy to go and cheat on Pascal with Tom, making them as bad as each other, still flawed, still fighting their instincts and demons. Pascal being the know-it-all he is finds out, and he’s not going to let this go unpunished. 

Netflix film No Limit ending explained

Stakes are high for Roxy as she’s going to attempt a new world record for 173 meters. Pascal goes to do a final check on her equipment after Tom and Stephan have already done so. Before Roxy goes under he gives her one kiss — is this the kiss of death, or a romantic good luck gesture?

As Roxy is sinking further and further into the dark, lonely waters, she looks uncomfortable. As she tries to release to allow herself to come back up, it’s jammed. It’s a very gentle, calm scene of her slowly returning to the top, with soft piano music and whale song. Roxy slowly let’s go as she has run out of breath. On the surface, it’s been over seven minutes and everyone begins to panic to get her out of the water. They drag her out, but it’s too late. Pascal has conducted the perfect murder, one where he can place blame on someone else. 

In the final scene we have an old man sitting in a boat, sobbing. We assume this is Roxy’s grandfather, as he takes the urn and sprinkles her ashes into the water. The shot is from under the water so we see her ashes slowly dance around in the currents, as the boat drives away. 

The message I take away is a sad one — she was always better off alone, and with risk doesn’t always come reward. Freediving represents letting go of all frustrations and anger, getting to know yourself, and trusting your instincts, and I don’t think she really did. In the physical sense, she did, she was able to almost set a world record for the longest free dive, but personally, and mentally, I think her character couldn’t shake her demons which lead to her downfall. 

The final shot is in loving memory of the real Audrey Mestre, 1974-2002. 

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No Limit Review Netflix: This Tragic Tale Deserved a Better Presentation

After a break, I am back to reviewing films and shows again. There’s so much to be watched that I had to muse awhile to select my next film. No Limit is a French movie that began streaming on Netflix from 9th September, 2022.

It is a water sport-based film that takes inspiration from Audrey Mestre’s life, who died at the early age of 28. You can scroll down to the FAQs section of this blog to find out more about her.

An understated movie, No Limit promises to be steamy, intimate, and tragic. Does it deliver on these fronts? Well, you will find out in my No Limit movie review.

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No Limit Review Summary

Despite a strong backing of the story, No Limit cannot elevate the viewer’s experience due to poorly plotted emotional sequences. However, it has some positives.

No Limit Synopsis

Roxana falls for her world-record holder diving instructor and decides to drop out of college. Their affair comes with intimacy, romance, heartbreak, and destruction. Can she survive such mixed feelings? Or will Roxana meet a tragic fate?

No Limit is a fictional film inspired by the life of Audrey Mestre.

Directed by David M. Rosenthal, No Limit stars Camille Rowe (Roxana), Sofiane Zermani (Pascal), Cesar Domboy (Tom), Laurent Fernandez, and Zacharie Chasseriaud, among others.

What Works for No Limit?

No Limit has a decent story to go with. Emotions and ominosity are the key factors in the film’s tale. Don’t expect intriguing features because it doesn’t aim to bring them in the first place. Since it is inspired by someone else’s life, these things would have made No Limit too superficial.

Moreover, the story is not excellent and watchable at the most. 

Performances

Camille Rowe, as Roxana, is magnificent in No Limit. Her attitude changes with the story, resulting in a progressive emotional presence. Rowe’s expressions are loud yet subtle and how she breaks down during intense scenes is phenomenal. Playing the central character, Camille rises every time and ensures an eventful outing.

Sofiane Zermani portrays Pascal in No Limit. There’s a shade of gray in his demeanor, and you would love how he comes across as a mixture of affability and hatred. The actor beautifully presents himself as someone who cannot be judged against his wishes. He is a record holder diver in No Limit. As for the character, Zermani carries a loud attitude till the end.

Cesar Domboy plays Tom and wins your heart. The character suits his mien as he charts an innocent path in this tragic tale. He never goes wrong in No Limit and distributes his acting prowess with conviction. You would be moved by his small yet significant role in this French film on Netflix.

What Doesn’t Work for No Limit?

Tragically infused ominous music cannot sustain a film for a long time. The content needs to connect with the viewer and leave a startling impact. No Limit has some grueling scenes, but it cannot stay upright consistently.

As a viewer, you will always have time to check your phone and complete a couple of chores while watching No Limit. It doesn’t demand your attention either through scenes or dialogues. The plot is too straightforward and unexciting.

No Limit is a slow affair when it had all the chance to be pacy. Being a sports film, it should have gone bonkers over the idea of underwater excitement. However, it gets slower and banal with time. 

Underwater Cinematography

One thing that I missed in No Limit was underwater scenes. The plot was unintriguing; hence, the makers could have explored the ravishing marine life. I am not saying they should have diverged from the story. 

However, just before the first introduction to water sporting, there was ample space to dig deep and show the beauty our waters store in the form of animal and plant life. 

Almost two hours long, No Limit sometimes feels dreary, adding to the already slow pace. I think 15-20 minutes could have been chopped to make it crisper and less overstuffed. After all, what matters in the end is the impact you leave on the viewers.

Is No Limit based on a true story?

No Limit is not based on a true story. However, it is inspired by the life of Audrey Mestre.

Who was Audrey Mestre?

Audrey Mestre (1974-2002) was a free diver who died in the Dominion Republic while attempting to beat the world record at 171 meters. She fell in love with Francisco Pipin Ferreras (Pablo in No Limit) because of their shared interest in Free Diving. Both married and moved to Florida. 

Who Killed Audrey Mestre?

To date, it is unclear who killed Audrey Mestre. Though most of the evidence indicates her husband, nothing is officially confirmed.

You can watch ESPN’s documentary,  No Limits, to learn more about who killed Audrey Mestre.  Also,   you can read  The Dive: A Story of Love and Obsession  written by her husband, Francisco “Pipin” Ferreras.

No Limit Ending Explained.

The French film has an open ending and doesn’t clearly state who killed Roxana. While it was Tom who checked the equipment before the dive, Pablo was seen checking them minutes before Roxana dived into the water. Who killed her then?

Both Pablo and Tom had the motive to commit the crime. As you must have seen, Pablo was insecure about the amount of success Roxana had achieved within a short span of time. He couldn’t withstand a woman, who used to be a member of his crew, breaking the records he once held.

Furthermore, Pablo was cheating on her. Though he successfully manipulated Roxana, he had a hunch that she could spoil his image in public. Also, since he had read the texts sent by Tom to her, Pablo was jealous of both of them.

On the other hand, Tom was heartbroken when Roxana started ignoring his messages after she herself came to him. He felt cheated and humiliated on a personal level as both Roxana and Pablo were back to being a couple even after the latter broke her heart several times.

Tom must have felt like an object being used by Roxana during times of stress.

Yes, the possibility of Tom being the culprit is much lesser than Pablo hatching the conspiracy. Yet, you cannot wholly give him a free ticket.

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Camille Rowe (Roxana) Sofiane Zermani (Pascal) César Domboy (Tom) Laurent Fernandez (Stéphane) Zacharie Chasseriaud (Sasha) Natalie Mitson (Naomi) Muriel Combeau (Juliette) Mathias Minne (L'élève 1) Adriel Sorrente (L'élève 2) Laurence Porteil (Le Publiciste)

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Roxana Aubrey decides to drop her studies and escape her life in Paris for a free diving course in the south of France. She is quickly pulled into a life that reaches new depths brought by the weight of an ocean's descent.

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Is Netflix’s No Limit Based on a True Story?

Directed by David M. Rosenthal, Netflix’s ‘No Limit’ AKA ‘Sous Emprise,’ is a French romantic drama movie that revolves around Roxana Aubrey, a student who decides to drop her studies and leave Paris, France. She ultimately decides to travel to the south of France to participate in a free diving course, where she starts falling for her teacher Pascal Gauthier, a world champion freediver. As the two learn more and more about their relationship through various competitions, Roxana starts becoming an expert in underwater sports, creating friction in her romantic life.

Starring Camille Rowe and Sofiane Zermani, the sports drama is a nail-biting adventure full of love, drama, and competition. The characters in the movie present a realistic side of such relationships, leading many to wonder if real-life events somehow inspire the story. If yes, what is the actual story, and how similar is it to the events depicted in the movie? Well, we are here to investigate the same!

Is No Limit a True Story?

Yes, ‘No Limit’ is based on a true story. Helmed and penned by David M. Rosenthal, the movie is inspired by the life of French world record-setting freediver Audrey Mestre. It adapts several events in the French sportswoman’s life into an engaging narrative on-screen. In the movie, we see that the events are primarily set in France, whereas Audrey moved to Mexico City, Mexico, while she was just a teenager. She became a marine biology student at a university in La Paz, Mexico.

Before this, Audrey was already pretty invested in underwater sports and was adept at diving at age thirteen. However, she did not get her certification before she turned sixteen due to France’s law. It was in the year 1996 that Audrey developed an interest in underwater sports and met Francisco “Pipín” Ferreras, a renowned free diver from Cuba. The two soon started dating and moved to Miami, Florida, where he began training her.

This allowed Audrey to reach record depths and become a respected figure in her own right. In 1999, she and Francisco got married in the coastal city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was in the same year that Audrey broke the female world record by free diving at a depth of 125 meters with a single breath of air, and after a year, she broke her own record by diving to a depth of 130 meters.

In October 2002, Audrey decided to break the world record of no-limits free-diving established by Tanya Streeter on August 17, 2002, when the latter dived to 160 meters. She did a practice dive off Bayahibe Beach in the Dominican Republic on October 4, 2002, with a dive team led by Francisco; she went as deep as 166 and kept practicing. On the fateful day of October 12, 2002, Audrey decided to dive as deep as 171 meters.

Having reached the desired depth, Audrey reportedly opened up the valve on her air tank that would inflate the lift bag and take her to the surface. Unfortunately, the tank had no air, forcing the rescue diver to arrive and inflate her lift bag using his supply, though it was too late. Audrey could not reach the surface fast enough due to inadequate inflation, a strong current, and the riser rope was not vertical. The dive should have taken around 3 minutes, yet she remained underwater for over 8 minutes and 30 seconds.

Francisco put on his scuba gear and dived right in to save his wife, albeit the damage was already done, and Audrey was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The event received a lot of backlash for not following the proper guidelines. Many claimed that the event should not have been preponed and that there should have been more safety divers, rescue equipment, and medical professionals on-site to help Audrey. Apparently, she still had a pulse when brought to the surface, but the lack of medical facilities contributed to her death.

The public felt that Francisco’s attempts to resuscitate his wife underwater reportedly led to a loss of crucial time. It was also stated that the Cuban diver was responsible for charging Audrey’s air tank, though he did not allow anyone to check up on it, leading many to wonder about his motivations regarding the same. Audrey was cremated, and her ashes were scattered in the water. Moreover, she was posthumously enlisted in the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2002.

In 2004, Francisco published a book under his name, titled ‘The Dive: A Story of Love and Obsession,’ which was ghost-written by Linda Robertson. The book details the Cuban diver’s version of events on that fateful day. Interestingly, Carlos Serra’s 2006 book ‘The Last Attempt: The True Story of Freediving Champion Audrey Mestre And The Mystery of Her Death’ presents a different version of the story. It states that Francisco and Audrey were about to divorce, and the former was unhappy about his wife’s success.

In his book, Serra claims that Francisco directly contributed to Audrey’s death by sabotaging her equipment. It should be known that Serra was once Audrey’s partner and part of the female diver’s last team. Additionally, in 2013, ESPN released a documentary called ‘No Limits,’ which was a part of their ‘Nine for IX’ series. Though the details surrounding Audrey’s death have been speculated by many, it is easy to see the similarities between her story and that of Roxana Aubrey in ‘No Limit.’

The two women left their studies behind to pursue underwater sports and were enthralled by their aptitude for the same. Besides, both of them were in a relationship with renowned sportsmen. Despite the name changes and the minor differences, it is easy to see the influence that Audrey’s story has had on the Netflix movie.

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‘No Limit’ (2022) – Netflix – Movie Review

No Limit (Sous Emprise) is a movie written and directed by David M. Rosenthal, starring Camille Rowe , Sofiane Zermani and César Domboy .

Roxana Aubrey studies marine biology, and decides to interrupt her studies to go diving in the coast of Southern France. It is inspired in real events.

With an interesting introduction into marine biology, we get to listen to a small part of a lecture about the abyssal zone, the story gives us the impression that the close to two hour feature film will be something new and captivating. A definite nod to Jacques Cousteau.

The scenes are beautiful, with its underwater sequences, as well as great overhead shots. The photography is nothing short of noteworthy.

The storyline develops well, at a good pace, taking us through the stages of the relationship between the two lead characters, performed well by Camille Rowe and Sofiane Zermani , and how they push themselves to the limit in their sport, and in their relationship.

Our Opinion

This is a movie that will probably entice divers and aspiring free-divers, but not only them. There is a story to be told in this movie, both about the competitiveness in an extreme sport, about true love, and very misguided, toxic love. With plenty of impressive underwater scenes and beautiful photography that makes this movie visually captivating.

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César Domboy / Tom

Zacharie Chasseriaud / Sacha

Alexandre Poole / Joseph Archer

Hassam Ghancy / Le Docteur

Laurent Fernandez / Stephane

Laurence Porteil / The Publicist

Grégory Gaule / Fabrice

Antonin Schopfer / Alain

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Movie title: Sous Emprise

Movie description: Roxana Aubrey decides to drop her studies and escape her life in Paris for a free diving course in the south of France. She is quickly pulled into a life that reaches new depths brought by the weight of an ocean's descent. It is inspired in real events.

Date published: September 8, 2022

Country: France

Duration: 118 mins

Author: Veronica Loop

Director(s): David M. Rosenthal

Actor(s): Camille Rowe, César Domboy, Zacharie Chasseriaud, Hassam Ghancy, Sofiane Zermani, Laurent Fernandez, Laurence Porteil, Grégory Gaule

Genre: Drama

This is a movie that will probably entice divers and aspiring free-divers, but not only them. There is a story to be told in this movie, both about competitiveness in an extreme sport, about true love, and very misguided love. With plenty of impressive underwater scenes and beautiful photography that makes this movie visually captivating.

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Solar eclipse 2024: Follow the path of totality

Solar eclipse, everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before april 8.

Joe Hernandez

People view a total solar eclipse at from the observatory at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Aug. 21, 2017. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

People view a total solar eclipse at from the observatory at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Aug. 21, 2017.

The total solar eclipse is this Monday. If you're geeked to see it, you'll want to start getting prepared to do so safely.

One way would be to nab a pair of special solar eclipse glasses and to make sure they're the real deal.

Since it's been seven years since the last solar eclipse crossed the U.S. , here's a refresher on all things eclipse glasses so you can view this celestial event without frying your eyeballs.

Remind me. What's the deal with this total eclipse?

A total solar eclipse — when the moon crosses directly in front of the daytime sun — will appear in the sky on April 8, 2024.

An estimated 31 million people live in the narrow strip of land stretching from Maine to Texas where people will be able to see the total eclipse — when the moon completely covers up the sun. Those outside this "path of totality" will see a partial eclipse, in which the moon blocks anywhere from a little bit to almost all of the sun.

NASA estimates that 99% of people living in the U.S. will be able to see a partial or total eclipse.

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Precisely when you'll be able to see the eclipse — and what kind of eclipse you'll be able to see — will depend on your location and time zone.

Total solar eclipses are rare , and many people in the U.S. will have to wait more than two decades for another. The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. will be on Aug. 23, 2044.

Do I really need eclipse glasses?

If you plan to look directly at the eclipse, yes.

Proper eye protection must be worn throughout a total solar eclipse — except for the roughly 3 1/2 to 4 minutes when the moon fully obscures the sun, a brief period known as "totality." (You will need to take your glasses off during totality to actually see it.)

During the periods before and after totality — and during the entirety of a partial solar eclipse — eye protection is required.

Looking at the sun without proper eye protection for even a short time can harm your eyes and risk permanently damaging your retina, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Some people can even suffer blindness after looking directly at the sun, an affliction known as solar retinopathy.

Tammy Hellinga, left, and Joanne Hostetter prepare Sun Catcher solar eclipse glasses for shipment to customers from the Explore Scientific store in Springdale, Ark., on Jan. 30. Michael Woods/AP hide caption

Specialized eclipse glasses and hand-held solar viewers solve that problem. Their filters typically let through between 0.001% and 0.00005% of visible light, and they can be more than 1,000 times darker than ordinary sunglasses, the American Astronomical Society says .

Can I use something else to see the eclipse?

For sure. You can use a pinhole projector or camera obscura or even a colander to cast an image of the eclipse on the ground or a wall.

What you should not do is try to look at the eclipse through a telescope, binoculars or an unfiltered camera — even if you're wearing eclipse glasses.

And it bears repeating: Your regular sunglasses are not strong enough for eclipse viewing.

OK, I'm sold. Where can I get a pair?

There are plenty of eclipse glasses available for free or sale in person and online, but experts are urging people to source glasses carefully and beware of fakes .

Rick Fienberg, project manager of the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force, says counterfeit eclipse glasses began appearing on the market just before the 2017 solar eclipse.

"[W]e didn't know who was making them, and we didn't know if they were safe," he told NPR via email.

The AAS issued a warning, and Amazon temporarily pulled some eclipse glasses from its website.

For this year's eclipse, Fienberg says, his group has had time to request testing information from many manufacturers. But he adds that some sellers of bogus eclipse glasses now fraudulently use the name or design of other companies.

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There's a list on the AAS website of recommended eclipse glasses and other solar viewers that are made by reputable companies and safe when used properly.

Still, beware: Narrowing your choices to products that say they comply with the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard for eclipse glasses may not be enough, the AAS warns, since some vendors have falsely advertised that their untested glasses meet the standard. The AAS suggests avoiding buying products based solely on price from Amazon, eBay, Temu or other online marketplaces.

You may not have to do any shopping yourself, though. More than 13,000 public libraries across the U.S. are handing out 5 million eclipse glasses for free, so check with your local branch.

How can I make sure my eclipse glasses are legit?

The first thing to know is that you shouldn't test your eclipse glasses against the sun, just in case they're unsafe, according to NASA Goddard .

Instead, hold them up to a bright lamp or flashlight. The lit bulb should be invisible or very dim through the eclipse glasses, and you should not be able to see the glow around it.

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"The way I like to think about it is if I put on the glasses and I can see anything that's not the sun, then they're not dark enough," Angela Speck, chair of the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, told NPR. "That's a quick and dirty way to kind of judge it."

If you're planning to use an old pair of eclipse glasses, experts recommend checking to make sure they don't have any scratches or damage.

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But if for some reason you can't get eclipse glasses before the big event, Speck suggests trying one of the other methods astronomers suggest for viewing the eclipse, like a projector.

"There are alternatives to looking through the glasses, and it would be a shame to miss this for fear of hurting your eyes," she said.

Nell Greenfieldboyce contributed reporting.

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